3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.
Matthew 25:3
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Matthew 25:7–9
7 Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. 8 The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’ 9 ‘No,’ said the wise ones, ‘or there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy so…
Luke 12:34–36
34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 35 Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. 36 Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door f…
Matthew 16:4–6
4 A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away. 5 When they crossed to the other side, the disciples forgot to take bread. 6 “Watch out!” Jesus told them. “Beware of the leaven…
Mark 8:13–15
13 And He left them, got back into the boat, and crossed to the other side. 14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. 15 “Watch out!” He cautioned them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod.”
Proverbs 21:19–21
19 Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife. 20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them. 21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
2 Maccabees 13:19–21
19 and on a strong fortress of the Jews at Bethsura. He advanced, was turned back, failed, and was defeated. (WEB) 20 Judas sent the things that were necessary to those who were within. (WEB) 21 But Rhodocus, from the Jewish ranks, made secrets known to the enemy. He was sought out… (WEB)
John 10:5–7
5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will flee from him because they do not recognize his voice.” 6 Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them. 7 So He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell…
Matthew 24:38–40
38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. 39 And they were oblivious, until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. 40 Two men…
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